When two of the great songwriters of our time get together, the result is usually memorable. And when they combine to write ...

The late James Brown remains one of the most influential figures in popular music, and now his hometown of Augusta, Georgia, ...

(October 29, 2026) We are sad to report to SoulTrackers the passing of Melvin Sephus, a founding member of the 90s R&B hitmaking group The Rude Boys. The Rude Boys were best known for the 90s hit ...

To overcome something means successfully dealing with a challenge. On the other hand, to be overcome by something means being ...

Fifty years is a long time, especially in the music world. But that is how long a terrific recording from Philly soul legend Wardell Piper has sat on the shelves. Fortunately, the obscurity of ...

Warner Records Nashville made an announcement today that may shock the R&B world, as the label signed legendary group Boyz II ...

In You” will serve as the SoulTracks introduction for Chicago born and Austin based singer Sakari. However, Sakari has the ...

For generations, Motown has provided the soundtrack to the holidays, with memorable Christmas recordings from many of the ...

Singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer Dylan Chambers returns with his vibrant new single, “Lifting Me Up,” arriving ...

(December 12, 2020) We are sad to report to SoulTrackers that Edward “Buddy” Banks, a founding member and keyboardist of 90s R&B hitmaking group The Rude Boys, has died. The Rude Boys were best known ...

We are sad to report the passing of singer Anita Louis, a founding member of the legendary Stax Records vocal group The Soul Children. She was 76. According to a published obituary, Louis died on ...

(September 9, 2025) Detroit-raised crooner KEM has spent much of his career at the Universal Music Group’s Motown, crafting six solo albums, an EP and a cluster of sultry neo-soul tunes all beginning ...